Thursday, February 24, 2011

Pot holders, coasters, giveaway...oh my

Finally. I'm back in this space. I had originally planned on posting mid-day, but this has just been one of those days. I won't bore you with the details, but as an example, I dropped off middle daughter to work out, then dropped off littlest at a babysitting job, finally got home, sat down, and then got a call from middle that she was ready to be picked up. I had just barely touched behind to chair when the call came.
Anyway, I'm here and I'm ready to show off my newest pattern and giveaway fabric. So, put your behinds in chairs(not a requirement, just a suggestion) and we'll get started.
First off, check out the cute, little promo image I made for the pattern.

I made each letter a different color and I'm not computer savy enough to do that in one fell swoop, so I had to do it one.letter.at.a.time.

Did I mention that this pattern actually teaches you how to make the template piece yourself, using your very own plate that is probably sitting in you cupboard anxiously awaiting some purpose other than holding your strudel?

Did I also mention that this pattern includes information about exactly which Moda Cross Weave cottons I used to make the sample color wheels?

Did I mention that I'm giving away 2 copies of this pattern to one of you lucky and potentially seated people?

I love the pot holders/coasters! I remember the days of running my kids around like crazy .. no time to do anything else. I was in a hurry for them to get their driver's licenses and then I worried about where they were .. and now they're out of the house. :(

I bought the cross-weaves when they first came out... and then recently got to use them again for a VQB - and I think the quality has improved tremendously (not that it was bad before, but it's amazing now!)... Can't wait to get my hands on some of this fabric!

When working in the Art room at school my eyes are always drawn to the colour wheel - because, well its just so lovely and beautifully colourful! Not to mention being a great teaching tool to help kids understand how to use contrasting and complimentary colours in their work.Never thought I'd see one in the kitchen though! What a great idea! You've also sold me on using 'solids' as i am usually drawn to patterns.Your work is awesome as usual :-)

When working in the Art room at school my eyes are always drawn to the colour wheel - because, well its just so lovely and beautifully colourful! Not to mention being a great teaching tool to help kids understand how to use contrasting and complimentary colours in their work.Never thought I'd see one in the kitchen though! What a great idea! You've also sold me on using 'solids' as i am usually drawn to patterns.Your work is awesome as usual :-)

Malka, my afternoon was just like YOUR ENTIRE day.Just the afternoon hours put me in my chair for a bit of sit down.Sometimes it just takes that time to sit in order to get the strength to resume our days.I enjoy your love of CoLor.Oh, yes, and your b&w.Hugs,Gerry

Wow, I am just such a fan of your work. And it just keeps amazing me! These "color-wheels" just send me over the moon!!! Would love to win a pattern or the fabric!! You are just so talented. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us.

I've sat my sorry behind in my chair (ahhhh!) this project looks like so much fun! Malka, I finally am going to get a look at your book- its on the way and sooooo excited. Keep the great ideas comin'-Julia

It is enjoyable reading your blog and seeing the innovative designs. Would enjoy using your pattern (and the how-to tips) and those gorgeous FQs. This would be a fun out-of-the-box project for me. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.

I LOVE your new book and the "delicious" use of color...! I will be in Austin late next month and cannot WAIT to visit the Stitch Lab, which I just learned of recently. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to win...I hope that I DO...!

I love your quilts, and bought your book for my niece who made the Strips and Stripes quilt. She is quite inpired by your work. I would love to win the fat quarters and give them to her to create something beautiful! Thanks,

I love the round coasters. I bought your book as soon as I saw it in November and used it for many Christmas gifts. Everybody loved the bright colors! I have started making coasters with some leftover potholder scraps. If I didn't spend so much time driving my girls around they would probably be sewn by now!

I remember days like that! I used to practically live in my car. My kids are older and only one needs rides but I still get interrupted constantly by the dog wanting to go in and out and for a walk. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

What fun! A new pattern OR shot cottons! I do love those colors. My local QSs don't have them I have traveled to the other end of OH to find a few in one shop! Maybe my luck will change with this give-away

circles and solids, oh my! I love this pattern, and have resisted solids in my sewing for some reason - even though I love the color wheel - so this is a great reason to break out of my habit! thanks for the chance!

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I'm an artist living in the best city in Texas. I love all things fiber and taking pictures of those things and maybe a few more.
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